Peer2Peer, a coalition whose mission is to empower youth and adults to lead healthy lives, is holding a free panel event, featuring Dr. Bo Kennedy, an ER physician at Children's Hospital, along with an EMS worker and BJC social worker. Event is being held on Wednesday, February 13th, 7 - 8:30 pm at North Middle School, 11289 Manchester, Kirkwood. For more info., check out the flyer.

Many thanks to all the direct sponsors and donors who contributed to our Holiday Adopt-A-Family initiative. Your generous contributions allowed us to spread Holiday cheer to several families in the St. Louis area.

Senior citizens gathered a the Shreve Center on December 18th to enjoy a cup of joe, some conversation and a discussion about isolation. Facilitated by Jennifer Washington, one of our clinicians, seniors explored this topic and how to confront it.

Thanks to A.S.A.P. and the St. Louis Rams, our after school students from Dunbar Elementary visited the Rams training facility and had a chance to enjoy some activity with Rams' kicker Greg Zuerlein and linebacker Justin Cole as part of Play60, an initiative that tackles childhood obesity. The video captures the

Our St. Louis SOS group is moving to the West County area, beginning November 28, 2012.

As you know, suicide can be very frightening, confusing and overwhelming for family and friends left to cope with the loss. The impact of suicide may last for a very long time, particularly if there is no one to share the grief with. A support group offers the chance to work through these feelings with others experiencing the same loss.
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Provident is partnering with the Ferguson-Florissant School District to collect food for their homeless students. Just a can or two of food from concerned individuals can add up to a mountain of edibles. During your next trip to the grocery, grab a few extra items and drop them in our collection bin at 409 South Florissant Road. Your gesture of kindness will positively impact those in need. To learn more,

The excitement was contagious as Maxine Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshops, engaged the Provident after school students in Jennings to explore their dreams. "If you can live your imagination, your life will be a dream come true."

Yes, last Thursday, September 20th we had a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at our new space,
409 South Florissant Road in Ferguson. A big thanks to our many guests who came to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.

We look forward to serving the North County Community! And, don't forget .. counseling is FREE